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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.62, 114.98 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.62, 114.98 and 40.58 is: 60.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.62 : 114.98 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.62/114.98 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.62x = 114.98 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.62x = 4,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.11/76.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.89

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